Solid
Despite conceding two goals, Courtois kept AEK at bay with several crucial saves. Did his heroics tilt the balance?
Starter
A solid defensive effort saw him deliver the equaliser that left Mbappé level.
Serious
Back in the starting XI after his April injury, he looked a touch sluggish in bursts.
Tough
The German anchored the back line, repeatedly stepping up to cover defensive gaps.
Inconsistent
The full‑back injected grit into the game, though his rash challenges cost fouls. For my money, his aggression was a double‑edged sword, yet he still found the net.
Powerful
He failed to dictate the midfield tempo for Madrid.
Dull
The French midfielder throttled the opposition, handing out fouls without hesitation.
Spectacular
When Vinicius shifted to the right flank he was serviceable but far less decisive than on the left, simply doing his job.
Missing
He was among Madrid’s brightest in Athens, battling hard and rewarding teammates with a brilliant heel‑tap goal.
Stalled
Another outing that showed Vinicius is still far from his peak; he tries, but nothing clicks.
Hero
Coming off the bench, he entered in the second half as a midfielder and smashed home the winner in the 92nd minute.
Revolution
Replacing Diomande, he electrified the right wing with pace and vertical thrust.
Sharp
He came on for Vinicius to add extra width on the left side.
Substitute
He substituted Cucurella in the closing stages of the Athens clash.
Will this spark a revival?
He was introduced in the dying minutes to hunt the comeback goal.
Esperanza
Savior